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2 Florida Airports Rank Most Stress Free For Travelers In The US

When it comes to flying, I think anyone who has traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers will agree it’s pretty easy. The most stressful thing part…

Giant Pink Flamingo sculpture in the concourse of Tampa Florida for Airports Rank Most Stress Free
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When it comes to flying, I think anyone who has traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers will agree it's pretty easy. The most stressful thing part is waiting for luggage since the walk to baggage claim is so short. But did you know 2 Florida airports rank most stress free for travelers in the US? Yes, in the entire country. The #1 spot belongs to Tampa.

Tampa has been winning awards and getting great reviews from travelers for decades. I grew up in Lakeland and remember everyone raving about the unique hub and spoke design. Every time I flew home to visit family the easy of navigating Tampa was like night and day from Atlanta, New York or anywhere I had just come from.

20-years later I still feel the same every time I fly into or out of Tampa. However, if you have driven to or had to park in the garage the last couple of years, the construction has been anything but stress free.

A sign reading Tampa International Airport in the airport terminal with a view of planes at the gate as Florida airports rank most stress free for travelG. Knight for BBGI

Tampa International Airport ranks tops in the nation for ease of travel. In fact, 2 Florida airports rank most stress free in the nation.

More Florida Airports Rank Most Stress Free

I'm not quite sure I agree withe the #6 ranking. It's Orlando. I will admit it's been a few years since I've flown from Orlando. The terminal was quite sprawling with lots of walking which can be stressful for some. However, it was light, bright and airy, the kind of greeting you would expect when you land in Florida.

You might often see different characters in the airport as well which is soooo Orlando. So when you think of those aesthetics, when all combined, I can see where they could detract from, rather than add to travel stress.

Florida Airports Rank Most Stress Free List

Here is how other airports in the country rank in the Top 10 Stress Free list:

  • #1 Tampa
  • #2 Phoenix
  • #3 Minneapolis - St. Paul
  • #4 San Francisco
  • #5 Atlanta
  • #6 Orlando
  • #7 Austin
  • #8 Baltimore
  • #9 Detroit
  • #10 Dallas - Fort Worth

The rankings are based on Google reviews analyzed by Nieuwe Casino. Researchers looked at numerous factors including places to eat, shop, things to do to pass time, lost luggage and more. Each factor was assigned a number to come up with the final list.

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.